Clinton has early, commanding delegate lead for nomination

[Skidmore]

http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/politics/election/democratic-presidential/clinton-has-early-commanding-delegate-lead-for-nomination-20151113

By Stephen Ohlemacher and Hope Yen, Associated Press November 13, 2015 | 6:22 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has locked up public support from half of the Democratic insiders who cast ballots at the party’s national convention, giving her a commanding advantage over her rivals for the party’s presidential nomination.

Clinton’s margin over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is striking. Not only is it big, but it comes more than two months before primary voters head to the polls — an early time in the race for so many of the people known as superdelegates to publicly back a candidate.

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The Associated Press contacted all 712 superdelegates in the past two weeks, and heard back from more than 80 percent. They were asked which candidate they plan to support at the convention next summer.

The results:

• Clinton: 359.

• Sanders: 8.

• O’Malley: 2.

• Uncommitted: 210.

[William769]

1. Impressive!

[PoliticalMalcontent]

2. I was thinking about posting this. Glad you beat me to the punch.

My feelings are not mixed on Superdelegates. I understand why they exist, but it seems like a slippery slope to give so few voices so much power.

It should be noted that in August Clinton's camp claimed to have ~440 superdelegates in their corner. (Source).

Think about that. Clinton's camp claimed they had over 440 superdelegates lined up before the first debate. That is not democracy for the people as a whole and that pisses me off. It is everything that is wrong with politics.

I say get rid of the Superdelegate system. One voice, one vote.

[AgingAmerican]

3. This is the sort of thing you cling to

When you fear the electorate.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

4. Establishment-Politics-as-usual.

“History has tried hard to teach us that we can’t have good government under politicians. Now, to go and stick one at the very head of the government couldn’t be wise.” -Mark Twain

[Sheepshank]

5. this is very impressive

Hillary is still not taking anything for grante. Is not sitting sipping tea and eating crumpets. She is working damn hard to get her messages out, visitng and listening locally, she is paying attention, networking and building and maintaining a good working relationship with peers, unions etc. She has worked hard for and has earned everything that she is getting.

[Zen Democrat]

6. Superdelegates can change their minds any time they choose.

Hillary had superdelegates galore in 2008 until they bolted for Barack!

[Cassiopeia]

7. Right in line with how 08 went as well.

It's amazing how those superdelegates shift as the voters go and actually vote.

[GoneFishin]

8. No way! The party establishment is favoring team Status Quo? I'm shocked!

[Rogue Democrat]

9. As of right now everyone has zero delegates.

The primaries are not until Feb 1st.